auctioneer Definition
a person who conducts auctions by accepting bids and declaring goods sold.
Using auctioneer: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "auctioneer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The auctioneer started the bidding at $100.
Example
The auctioneer sold the painting for a record price.
Example
The auctioneer described the item and invited bids from the audience.
auctioneer Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for auctioneer
- auction seller
- auction manager
- auction supervisor
Phrases with auctioneer
Example
The antique vase went under the hammer of the auctioneer for $10,000.
auctioneer's hammer
a small hammer used by an auctioneer to signal the end of bidding on an item
Example
The auctioneer banged his hammer and declared the painting sold.
auctioneer's chant
the rhythmic and repetitive patter used by an auctioneer to encourage bidding
Example
The auctioneer's chant filled the room as he tried to get more bids for the item.
Origins of auctioneer
from Latin 'auctio', meaning 'an increase'
Summary: auctioneer in Brief
An 'auctioneer' [ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪə(r)] is a person who conducts auctions by accepting bids and declaring goods sold. They use phrases like 'under the hammer of the auctioneer' to denote items being sold at an auction, and 'auctioneer's hammer' to refer to the small hammer used to signal the end of bidding. The auctioneer's rhythmic and repetitive patter, known as the 'auctioneer's chant,' encourages bidding.
